Manufacturer: Novartis Nutrition

RESOURCE Diabetishield

RESOURCE Diabetishield nutritional supplement is the first clear liquid formulated for individuals with diabetes. Added arginine, chromium and vitamins C and E help improve insulin sensitivity and aid in blood sugar control. RESOURCE Diabetishield nutritional supplement is a Medical Food -- consumers should consult their physician on the use of this product.*

* Use under medical supervision. This is a high nitrogen and high phosphorus product that may not be appropriate for individuals with kidney problems.

Product Presentation/Therapeutic Overview - RESOURCE Diabetishield

A Booklet for Home Care! Diabetes and Nutrition (PDF)

Nutrition and Diabetes Presentation (September 16, 2002)

In the Battle to Control Blood Sugar (Journal Ad)

Resource Diabetishield Distributor Information Sheet (PDF)

Resource Diabetishield brochure

Technical Features - RESOURCE Diabetishield

Not a total feeding

Caloric Distribution:

Protein: 19% (Whey Protein Isolate, L-Arginine)

Carbohydrate: 81% (Hydrolyzed Cornstarch)

Fat: 0%

Total Arginine: 3.1 g/237 mL

Caloric Density: 0.63 cal/mL

Nonprotein Calorie: Nitrogen Ratio: 76:1

Water Content: 211 mL/237 mL

Osmolality: 380 mOsm/kg water

Lactose, gluten, fat and cholesterol free

Ordering Information - RESOURCE Diabetishield

Containers Per Case Item NDC Format Number

27 - 8 fl oz Tetra Brik Paks, Orange Twist 349100 00212-3491-62

27 - 8 fl oz Tetra Brik Paks, Mixed Berry 349300 00212-3493-62

Nutrition Information - RESOURCE Diabetishield

Serving Size 237 mL

(1 Brik Pak)

% RDI*

Calories 150 -

Protein**

(Total Nitrogen 1.6 g) g 7.0 -

Carbohydrate g 30.0 -

Fat g 0 -

Sodium mg (mEq) < 80(< 3.5) -

Potassium mg (mEq) < 60(< 1.5) -

Vitamin A IU 750 15

Vitamin C mg 100 170

Thiamine mg 0.23 15

Riboflavin mg 0.26 15

Niacin mg 3.0 15

Iron mg 2.7 15

Vitamin D IU 60 15

Vitamin E IU 60 200

Vitamin B6 mg 0.3 15

Folic Acid mcg 60 15

Vitamin B12 mcg 0.9 15

Phosphorus mg 500 50

Iodine mcg 22.5 15

Zinc mg 5 35

Copper mg 0.3 15

Biotin mcg 45 15

Pantothenic Acid mg 1.5 15

Vitamin K mcg 12 15

Manganese mg 0.3 15

Chromium mcg 60 50

*RDI for adults and children 4 or more years of age.
** Includes protein from 4.0 g whey protein isolate and 3.0 g L-arginine.

Composition - RESOURCE Diabetishield

Ready to use

Ingredients - RESOURCE Diabetishield

D

Orange Twist:

Water, hydrolyzed cornstarch, whey protein isolate, L-arginine, phosphoric acid, citric acid, malic acid, natural and artificial flavor, L-cysteine, sucralose, FD&C Yellow No. 6 (artificial color). Vitamins and minerals: Ascorbic acid, alpha tocopheryl acetate, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, niacinamide, calcium pantothenate, copper gluconate, vitamin A palmitate, manganese sulfate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine hydrochloride, riboflavin, chromic acetate, folic acid, biotin, potassium iodide, phytonadione (vitamin K1), cholecalciferol (vitamin D3), cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12).